Junior Software Test Benches Engineer

Location: Madrid Tres Cantos, Spain

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

Mission:

The successful candidate will work in an innovative environment and will participate in international and R&D projects in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers responsible of software production for the electrical testing and verification of spacecraft instruments, equipment and sub-systems built by TAS-E. He/she will join the test means software team.

The tasks will include:

• Technical responsible of test means: coding and validation of test software scripts, libraries, drivers and processing tools that verify UUT electrically, functionally and performance-wise.
• Test bench integration and validation, working closely with Test Benches HW team
• Test validation and follow up with UUT in a cleanroom or lab
• Collaborative work applying quality standards and internal processes
• Follow and derive functional and technical specifications and standards
• Preparation of the associated project documentation and reviews in English
• Commit to schedule and quality requirements
• Travel may be required (0-5 times a year), mainly within UE

Education & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, telecommunication engineering, aerospace engineering or other similar technical discipline.

Skills & Ideal Experience:

• Three (3) year of experience in C++ software development, object oriented programming and integration, mainly for Windows, with focus on developing maintainable code.
• Experience in testing and in test equipment for measurement and control, including bus and communications protocols such as GPIB, VISA, USB, I2C, SpaceWire, CAN, MIL-STD-1553B, RS422, HSSL.
• Experience in the following will be considered a plus: system engineering, front-end electronics and video chain electronics testing, Simulink, VHDL, Labview FPGA, python, multi-threading, IVVQ, analogue and discrete digital data acquisition and actuators control, sensors, loads, heaters, thermistors, telemetries, telecommands,
• Capable of understanding software project needs, validating software, support technical reviews and present results to internal and external customers and collaborators.
• Languages: professional English essential. Spanish and French are a plus
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

What do we offer?

• Flexible schedule, from 8 to 9.30 and 16.30 until 18h.
• Thales Concilia: a set of advantages and free services and others at reduced prices.
• Free and healthy canteen.
• Enjoy discounts and special promotions on products and services thanks to Club Ahorro.
• 22 working days of vacation, 6 days of free disposal and closing days that do not consume vacations at Christmas and Easter.
• Thales Flex: Personalized flexible compensation plan in which you can choose how to distribute your salary (health insurance, childcare vouchers, transportation and training).
• Annual bonus.
• Fixed profit bonus of 725,25€.
• Sharing Thales program: become a Thales shareholder.
• Hybrid work plan.
• Pension Plan with monthly contributions on your behalf to your Pension Plan.
• Wellness Plan: thematic webinars and access to our company clubs.
• Medical and physiotherapy service at the workplace.
• We continuously create an inclusive, respectful and cooperative environment.

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!